Ep 6. NYC Overnight: Bizarre at All Hours

In Bizarre Foods America season 11 episode 6, titled "NYC Overnight: Bizarre at All Hours," host Andrew Zimmern explores the unique and bizarre food scene of New York City that only comes alive during the late-night hours. Zimmern starts his culinary journey in Queens, where he visits a 24-hour Colombian bakery that serves freshly baked bread and pastries alongside more unconventional items like cow feet soup and whole roasted pigs. Next, Zimmern travels to the Bronx to try Jamaican-style Chinese food at a bustling restaurant that serves dishes like oxtail lo mein and jerk chicken fried rice.

In Manhattan, Zimmern visits a 24-hour Jewish deli renowned for its matzo ball soup and pastrami sandwiches, but also offers lesser-known items like chopped liver and tongue. He then heads to Chinatown to try dim sum at a 4 a.m. banquet hall, where he enjoys dishes like chicken feet and shrimp dumplings.

As the night progresses, Zimmern travels to Brooklyn to visit a 24-hour pizza joint that serves not only classic pies but also creative options such as ramen and mac and cheese pizza. He also visits an underground speakeasy that serves artisanal cocktails alongside unique small plates like popcorn with black garlic and crispy pig ears.

Finally, in Queens, Zimmern visits a bakery that specializes in Puerto Rican pastries and also serves exotic sandwiches like tripe and blood sausage. He ends his late-night food adventure at a bodega that transforms into a makeshift nightclub, where he tries Dominican-style street food like fried pork skin and stewed cow intestines.

Throughout the episode, Zimmern speaks with the local chefs and eaters who share their love and passion for the diverse and adventurous food scene of New York City. "NYC Overnight: Bizarre at All Hours" showcases the city's unique culinary offerings that thrive beyond conventional dining hours and proves that there's always something new and exciting to try in the city that never sleeps.